Another crucial knock from Steve Smith is saving Australia from a low first innings total in the third test against India. Earlier, Shane Watson and Chris Rogers were also among the runs.
The Swami Army was in full voice early on Boxing Day. Source: News Corp Australia
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LIVE SCOREBOARD: AUSTRALIA vs INDIA THIRD TEST
5.30pm —CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS DOING IT AGAIN
This one went for six. Source: News Corp Australia
AUSTRALIA'S sudden heavy reliance on Steve Smith was exposed again at the MCG on Boxing Day.
Smith, like he was last Test at the Gabba, was forced to hold the first innings together as all the other batsmen around him failed to convert starts.
The skipper finished the day on 72 not out, carrying the score to 5/259 with the help of Brad Haddin (23 not out) late in the day.
It was a reasonable position given Australia lost David Warner for a duck and Shaun Marsh (32) and debutant Joe Burns (13) for low scores.
Chris Rogers (57) and Shane Watson (52) combined for a 115 run second wicket partnership during a period when the Indians lost their way.
But for the rest of the day it was a tidy bowling performance from the visitors (don't mention the fielding) and it was only Smith who stood between them and greater success.
Australia's man of the moment had to battle hard early in his innings, scoring just two runs from his first 30 balls, but he picked it up from that point.
Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami both took two wickets, while spinner Ravi Ashwin finished with 1/60 from 27 overs.
Continue scrolling for all the highlights of the day — including a partnership between Mr Burns and Smithers and some mean Shane Watson memes — and join us here again tomorrow when play starts at 10.30am (AEDT).
Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland says he's amazed by Steve Smith.
4.15pm — BURNS FAILS IN FIRST START
Joe Burns made a bright start but fell cheaply. Source: Getty Images
JOE Burns missed out on a big score in his debut Test innings, falling caught behind off Umesh Yadav for 13.
The Queenslander sent a bottom edge through to MS Dhoni while attempting a pull shot.
It leaves Australia battling at 5/217. Steve Smith is 53 not out and has been joined by Brad Haddin.
3.40pm — SHAUN MARSH SCORES HIS TEST AVERAGE
Shaun Marsh delivered what you'd expect. Nothing more, nothing less. Source: News Corp Australia
SHAUN Marsh has been caught behind off Mohammed Shami for 32 — which just happens to be his average in Test cricket.
The recalled No. 5 played a loose shot to a delivery that was outside off to end a steadying 69-run partnership with Steve Smith.
Australia is 4/184. Debutant Joe Burns was cheered loudly by the MCG crowd as he strode to the wicket.
Yes, the partnership between Mr Burns and Smithers is officially on.
3.15pm — MARSH AND THE SKIPPER STEADY SHIP
The runs haven't flown as freely for Steve Smith today. Source: Getty Images
SHAUN Marsh and Steve Smith were forced to dig in for Australia after the departure of Chris Rogers and Shane Watson but have seen the home side to 3/174 at tea.
Australia added 2/44 in the first 20 overs after the lunch break before picking up the scoring to a degree.
Marsh is 32 not out and Smith 23 not out as the game remains evenly poised entering the final session of day one.
2.40pm — THIS IS WHY WE LOVE WARNIE
One of the all-time great Shane Warne photographs. Source: Splash News Australia
WE just battled through one of the slowest half hours of the series as Steve Smith took 30 balls to score three runs.
But at least we have Shane Warne in the commentary box to keep us entertained.
The spin king was at his finest as the Channel 9 crew ran through a fresh set of classic catches, nominating his favourite as "number C".
The score has crawled to 3/147. Shaun Marsh is 21 not out from (51 balls) and Smith is now seven not out (from 33 balls).
1.55pm — WATSON'S WICKET PROMPTS FRESH ABUSE
Don't check Twitter when you get back to the changerooms, Watto. Source: Getty Images
THEY say you're only ever two quick wickets away from turning a Test match and that's exactly what India has done.
Shane Watson has just falled LBW to Ravi Ashwin for 52, leaving Australia 3/116 with two new batsmen at the crease in Steve Smith and Shaun Marsh.
After that only debutant Joe Burns and a badly out of form Brad Haddin stand between the visitors and the tail so Australia badly needs another long partnership to post a decent first innings score.
Watson's dismissal prompted a fresh round of jokes on Twitter.
1.50pm — ROGERS FAILS TO CONVERT
Chris Rogers last three scores are 55, 55 and 57 Source: Getty Images
IT'S starting to become a case of the nervous fifties for Chris Rogers after his third consecutive dismissal just after passing the half century mark.
The Aussie opener sent an outside edge through to MS Dhoni off a length ball from Mohammed Shami to fall for 57.
Rogers helped dig Australia out of a hole this morning but will be frustrated at not fully cashing in.
Shane Watson is 52 not out and has been joined by Steve Smith. The score is 2/115.
1.30pm — FIFTY UP FOR ROGERS AND WATSON
Shane Watson has reached 50 for the first time in 2014. Source: News Corp Australia
CHRIS Rogers and Shane Watson have both notched half centuries early in the second session on day one of the third Test.
That's the three innings in a row Rogers has reached the mark — but the first time Watson has since last year's Boxing Day Test.
Rogers (55 not out from 119 balls) and Watson (50 not out from 74 balls) have combined for a 110 run partnership.
12.30pm — WATSON MEME IS JUST MEAN
NO one in the Australian side cops more grief than Shane Watson, but he's on his way to answering his critics today at the MCG.
And it appears luck is on his side.
The much-maligned No. 3 was given a second life by India when he was dropped by Shikhar Dhawan at third slip just before lunch.
Dhawan had two grabs at an edge that flew between second and third slip but couldn't grasp either.
Watson is 41 not out and has combined with Chris Rogers (46 not out) to help Australia enter lunch on top at 1/92.
As for the meme, we can't decide if it's better or worse than this one from last year when Watson kept getting out LBW.
11.50am — ROGERS AND WATSON AT HOME IN MELBOURNE
Chris Rogers loves batting at the MCG. Source: AP
IT was easy to panic when David Warner marched back to the dressing room without scoring a run this morning, but really there was no need.
As much as everyone is doubting Chris Rogers and Shane Watson at the moment — and there's a reason for it — the pair couldn't have asked for a better situation to try to revive their careers.
Rogers loves batting at the MCG and averages 106.5 runs here in Test cricket. Watson isn't far off with an average of 96 in Boxing Day Tests.
"They do like batting here," Mark Taylor said.
So far it looks like it. Rogers (36 not out) and Watson (32 not out) have moved Australia to 1/69.
11.30am — ROGERS RECOVERS FROM PAINFUL START
Chris Rogers is leading the way for Australia. Source: News Corp Australia
NOTHING like an early blow to kickstart your innings.
Chris Rogers was hit directly in the box in Ishant Sharma's first over this morning but has recovered well to move to 30 not out.
Australia has steadied after losing David Warner for a duck and is now 1/47 after 14 overs.
Shane Watson is 16 not out.
11am — BILL INCREASES PRESSURE ON WATSON
Bill Lawry's believes it's a career-defining Test for Shane Watson. Source: Getty Images
BILL Lawry has returned to the Channel 9 commentary box for the first time in the series — and immediately targeted Shane Watson.
Watson enters the Test with increasing pressure on his position in the side after scoring just 189 runs this year at an average of 23.6.
Lawry was straight to the point when discussing Watson: "If he fails twice here, he should be gone."
Watson is six not out. Australia is 1/15, having lost David Warner for a duck.
10.30am — WARNER CAUGHT AT THIRD SLIP FOR A DUCK
David Warner's day was over early. Source: AP
DAVID Warner's plans to get Australia off to a fast start in the Boxing Day Test are over.
The opener was removed in the second over by Indian paceman Umesh Yadav, who had Warner caught off a ball that took off from a good length.
Warner jabbed at it and watched on in despair as Shikhar Dhawan held on at third slip.
It left Australia 1/0.
10.15am — SMITH WINS TOSS, AUSTRALIA TO BAT
Joe Burns was presented his baggy green by Bill Lawry. Source: News Corp Australia
STEVE Smith has won his first toss as Australian Test captain and will bat first on Boxing Day at the MCG.
Joe Burns today becomes Australia's fifth debutant of the calendar year, joining Alex Doolan, Mitch Marsh, Steve O'Keefe and first-innings Gabba hero Josh Hazlewood.
Burns, 25, was presented with his baggy green by Bill Lawry at the MCG today.
The Queenslander is Australia's Test cap No. 441 and has credited much of his development to national coach and former state mentor Darren Lehmann.
The tourists pulled a selection shock, including Lokesh Rahul – a 22-year-old top-order batsman with a first-class average of 51 and high score of 185.
His selection has come at the expense of Rohit Sharma, who has struggled in the Test arena.
India also replaced speedster Varun Aaron with Mohammed Shami.
India's last win at the MCG wasn't in the Boxing Day Test, rather a February encounter in 1981.
Final teams
Australia: David Warner, Chris Rogers, Shane Watson, Steve Smith (c), Shaun Marsh, Joe Burns, Brad Haddin, Mitch Johnson, Ryan Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon
India: Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Chesteshar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahene, Lokesh Rahul, MS Dhoni (c), R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma
- Sam Landsberger
10am — KL RAHUL TO DEBUT FOR INDIA
KL Rahul had a taste of Australian conditions with India's A side earlier this year. Source: Getty Images
INDIA has decided to follow Australia's lead by handing one of its most promising young batsman a Boxing Day Test debut.
Lokesh Rahul — who is known as KL Rahul — will come into the Indian XI but at whose expense we're yet to find out.
Rahul is only 22 but averages more than 51 in 27 first class games.
Australia has handed Joe Burns his first baggy green while also recalling Ryan Harris.
Australia's new batsman Joe Burns is confident and ready to go ahead of his Test debut on Boxing Day.
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